HHD mid year unit one

WHO definition of health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.

Wellbeing definition

A combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

Combined definition of health and wellbeing

The state of a person’s physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, capable, healthy and capable.

Factors influencing overall health and wellbeing

Includes sleep, exercise, relationships, spiritual or religious beliefs and adaptability to change.

Physical health and wellbeing

Relates to the functioning of the body & its systems and physical capabilities to perform daily tasks.

Social health and wellbeing

The state of a person's interactions with others and the quality of their relationships.

Emotional health and wellbeing

The ability to express emotions in an appropriate way.

Mental health and wellbeing

Relates to a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process info, thought patterns, self-esteem, anxiety and stress levels.

Spiritual health and wellbeing

Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience.

Prerequisites for positive health outcomes

Factors that create social, economic and environmental conditions such as peace, shelter, education, food and income.

Youth perceptions of health and wellbeing

Views influenced by personal beliefs, feelings, experiences and opinions, often relating to mental dimensions like coping with stress, school problems, body image and depression.

Subjective nature of health and wellbeing

The way in which people’s view of health and wellbeing is influenced by or based on personal beliefs, feelings, experiences or opinions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People health and wellbeing

Emphasis on the importance of culture, including the social, emotional and cultural health and wellbeing of the whole culture and connection to family and land.

Self-assessed health status

An individual's own perception of their health and wellbeing, rated using $5$ options: poor, fair, good, very good and excellent.

Life expectancy

The number of years on average remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates don’t change.

Mortality rates

The number of deaths in a population in a given period of time.

Years of life lost (YLL)

A measure of how many years of expected life is lost due to premature death.

Morbidity

The ill health of an individual and levels of ill health within a populations.

Incidence

The number of new cases of disease in a population during a given period.

Prevalence

The number of new cases of a particular disease present in a population at a given time.

Years lived with disability (YLD)

A measure of how many healthy years of life are lost due to living with disease, illness or injury.

Disability adjusted life years (DALY)

Equals $1$ year of healthy life lost due to premature death and times lived with illness, disease or injury.

Rates of hospitalisation

The right of individuals to be admitted to a hospital and receive appropriate medical care and treatment when required.

Core activity limitation

Exists when an individual sometimes or always requires assistance in areas of self-care, mobility, or communication.

Psychological distress

Relates to unpleasant feelings & emotions that have an impact on an individual's level of functioning.

Health literacy

Relates to how people access, understand and use health information and services in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing.

Commercial Factors

Influences on health resulting from product design, packaging, marketing, and the distribution of harmful goods such as tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods.

Environmental Factors

The physical features that surround a person, which can be natural or built, including urban design, infrastructure, housing, and geographical location.

Mission Australia Youth Survey

An annual report that collects feedback from young Australians aged $15$ to $19$ to identify their concerns and inform government policy and community action.

Subjective Wellbeing

A measure of how a person feels about their life as a whole and across various life domains, often used to determine levels of personal happiness.

Protective Factors

Behaviors and habits, such as good sleep, a balanced diet, and physical activity, that help to optimize all dimensions of health and wellbeing and lessen the likelihood of negative outcomes

Risk factors

something that increases the likelihood of developing disease or injury

Health Inequalities

Unfair and avoidable differences in health status and access to healthcare between different groups of people.

Health status

an individual's or population's overall level of health and wellbeing, considering various indicators such as life expectancy, mortality and morbidity

Sociocultural factors

the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These conditions include

socioeconomic status

social networks

family and cultural background

Environmental Factors

physical features that surround us, which can be natural or built by people

Health Promotion

The process of helping people improve and maintain their health and wellbeing through education, programs, and supportive environments.

Health Action

behaviour change where health-compromising behaviours are replaced by health-enhancing behaviours

Health Literacy

relates to how people access, understand and use health information and services in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing.

Health equity

when everyone can attain their full potential for health and wellbeing

Social justice

fairness in society

Community values

judgements about what is important for a good community